Engineering of Point Defects in Solids: A Thermodynamic Approach to the Physics of Semiconductors - Softcover

Bulyarskiy

 
9780443443053: Engineering of Point Defects in Solids: A Thermodynamic Approach to the Physics of Semiconductors
Softcover
ISBN 10: 044344305X ISBN 13: 9780443443053
Publisher: Elsevier, 2026

Synopsis

Engineering of Point Defects in Solids: A Thermodynamic Approach to the Physics of Semiconductors covers the theoretical and experimental thermodynamics and kinetics of defect formations in solids, including the formation of complex defects from simple ones. The book describes point defects (vacancies, antistructural, interstitial atoms, and impurities) while also providing algorithms for calculating their defect concentrations, conductivity, and stoichiometric composition. Doping of a substance with impurities, with a focus on germanium and silicon (as common semiconductors), is covered, including retrograde solubility, polytrophy, the solubility of impurities, and the mutual influence of donor and acceptor impurities.

The thermodynamics of complex defects formed with the participation of vacancies (divacancies and complexes) are discussed, as is luminescence as a non-destructive method for monitoring the dynamics of changes in the concentration of defects in certain technological processes, with particular attention paid to the phenomenon of electron-photon interaction. Other topics covered include the optical properties of various complexes, compounds with volatile components, analyzing the kinetics of precipitate and nanocrystal formation, and more.

  • Studies the thermodynamics and kinetics of point defect formation in solids and provides methods for calculating and controlling them, particularly in semiconductors and nano- and microelectronics
  • Provides algorithms and experimental data for calculating defect concentrations, identifying defect parameters and their influence on the properties of solids
  • Discusses crystal growth, chemical vapor disposition, atomic layer disposition, magnetron sputtering, and other electronics considerations

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About the Author

Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

From the Back Cover

Engineering of Point Defects in Solids: A Thermodynamic Approach to the Physics of Semiconductors covers the theoretical and experimental thermodynamics and kinetics of defect formations in solids, including the formation of complex defects from simple ones. The book describes point defects (vacancies, antistructural, interstitial atoms, and impurities) while also providing algorithms for calculating their defect concentrations, conductivity, and stoichiometric composition. Doping of a substance with impurities, with a focus on germanium and silicon (as common semiconductors), is covered, including retrograde solubility, polytrophy, the solubility of impurities, and the mutual influence of donor and acceptor impurities. The thermodynamics of complex defects formed with the participation of vacancies (divacancies and complexes) are discussed, as is luminescence as a non-destructive method for monitoring the dynamics of changes in the concentration of defects in certain technological processes, with particular attention paid to the phenomenon of electron-photon interaction. Other topics covered include the optical properties of various complexes, compounds with volatile components, analyzing the kinetics of precipitate and nanocrystal formation, and more.

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Publisher
Elsevier
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 10 
044344305X
ISBN 13 
9780443443053
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
434